Driving under the influence is a major problem in Dallas, like it is across the country. However, in Dallas, there has been a major push by law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement. In Texas you can get a DWI i... Read more
To say the laws and enforcement about THC, CBD, hemp, and medical marijuana in Texas are confusing would be a huge understatement. Going back to 2019, lawmakers half-heartedly rode the national wave of legalizing the... Read more
Since January 1, 2020, Texas college and university employees could be fired or even face criminal charges if they fail to report (or, in some cases, investigate) sex crimes, such as credible accusations of rape, sex... Read more
Texas is badly in need of bail reform. Some federal judges in Harris and Dallas Counties have ruled that the bail systems in those counties are unconstitutional. Why? The system currently locks up anyone charged ... Read more
Breathalyzer tests have been used for years by law enforcement when they have stopped someone for suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI). The tests are generally done by the roadside and require a driver to ... Read more
The majority of Texas drivers already know they can receive a driving while intoxicated charge if they have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 or greater while operating a motor vehicle. Law enforcement o... Read more
0Some drug cases in Texas could go up in smoke because of a new law that makes it legal for Lone Star state farmers to grow hemp. HB 1325 essentially changed the legal definition of marijuana when signed into law ... Read more
Anyone who has spent much time around toddlers knows that young children are prone to putting just about anything in their mouths—hence the popularity of child-proof lids on everything from aspirin to c... Read more
Types Of Hate Crimes in Texas The different types of hate crimes include gender, sexual orientation, people with disabilities, race, and religious affiliation among others. The Federal Bureau of Investigation... Read more
In December 2018, the mother of a Dallas Cowboys player received a judgment for $25 million in a drunk-driving case against her son's best friend and a local nightclub. A Dallas jury found that Jerry Brown Jr.'s death in... Read more
What are the Rights for Rent-to-Own Customers? Likely surprising to many Texans, an obscure law on the books in the state had made it possible for rent-to-own stores to initiate criminal charges against their cust... Read more
A Texan charged with a DWI recently raised a novel defense: the state’s law that criminalizes driving with a blood-alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 or higher is unlawfully discriminatory toward alcoholics, who tend to be ... Read more
Lets get straight to the point. In Dallas, TX, the answer is Yes you can. If you have a first-time DWI conviction, Dallas DWI attorney Tim Clancy can have your criminal record sealed. He might even be able to have it ... Read more
Just a few years ago, at around 2:43 a.m., a woman was driving her Cadillac Escalade on the freeway when she felt like she had a flat tire. She pulled over near the Coit Road exit and her two male passengers got out ... Read more
If Texas law enforcement officers have probable cause to pull you over for driving while intoxicated (DWI), you will most likely be given a standard Breathalyzer test. Texas law says that by driving with a Texas ... Read more
Understanding Standard Field Sobriety Testing in Dallas The nationwide crusade against impaired driving of all types continues to intensify in the U.S., and drivers are increasingly at risk of being pulled over and aske... Read more
DWI and DUI laws across the country can be fairly strict, but these laws can vary in severity depending on the details of the case. According to a study that was recently conducted by WalletHub, Texas is actually the ... Read more
If you’ve ever been pulled over in Texas on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI), you probably know that the officer may request to search your vehicle. What you may not know is that any field tests an officer ... Read more
Oftentimes, when someone is arrested and charged with a DWI in Texas due to a failed field sobriety or blood test, they think there is no option but to plead guilty. Wrong, as a Dallas DWI Lawyer with decades of exper... Read more
As a criminal attorney in Texas, we are paying attention to all the new laws the Texas Legislature has finished up for the season. Here’s a snapshot at a few of them. Enhanced Penalties for Fentanyl Offenses (HB 6) I... Read more
Back in summer of 2015, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a potentially game-changing law regarding driving after a DWI conviction. DWI convicts will now be able to have more freedom to drive as long as they opt for the ... Read more
Witness testimony is crucial in how a court determines whether the defendant is innocence or guilt. Without DNA evidence or video surveillance of the crime, a testimony is often the only way to prove guilt or innocence. ... Read more
Mail fraud is a federal offense that carries serious penalties. The following article takes a look at what mail fraud is, what the penalties for mail fraud are, and what you should do if you’re charged with mail fraud ... Read more
Officials in Dallas County will soon start collecting the guns from individuals convicted of domestic violence. Dallas County will become the first and only county in Texas to take guns out of the hands of domestic viole... Read more
Ever wondered how a death row inmate can legally avoid execution? It's all in the details, but you need a skilled and experienced attorney to dig through the evidence and legal proceedings from the case. For example, ... Read more
